2006 Mercedes Benz E500 Problems, Complaints & Recalls
- Compared with other E500 years
- Fewer complaints than other years 4th of 7 for complaints
- Safety recalls
- 4 recalls: check your VIN
- NHTSA crash rating
- Not rated
Owners have filed 50 complaints with NHTSA about the 2006 Mercedes Benz E500. That ranks 4th out of 7 E500 model years for complaints. The most reported problem area is fuel/propulsion system (16 complaints, 32%), typically at around 79,000 miles. Complaints mention 1 crash, 1 injury. There are 4 safety recalls covering this model year. NHTSA has opened 2 defect investigations involving it.
- 50owner complaints
- 4safety recalls
- 2NHTSA investigations
- 1complaints mentioning a crash
Complaints are unverified owner reports and are not adjusted for sales volume.
Most common 2006 Mercedes Benz E500 problems
Complaints grouped by the part of the car owners reported, with the median mileage when the problem happened.
| Problem area | Complaints | Share | Median miles | Owners mention most | Typical repair cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel/propulsion System | 16 | 32% | 79,000 | — | — |
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 15 | 30% | 76,320 | — | — |
| Air Bags | 4 | 8% | 86,000 | — | — |
| Wheels | 4 | 8% | 76,622 | — | — |
| Electrical System | 3 | 6% | 74,500 | — | — |
| Suspension | 3 | 6% | 41,010 | — | — |
| Power Train | 2 | 4% | 46,010 | — | — |
| Service Brakes | 2 | 4% | 98,605 | — | — |
| Steering | 2 | 4% | 122,105 | — | — |
| Electronic Stability Control (esc) | 1 | 2% | 20 | — | — |
| Engine | 1 | 2% | 82,000 | — | — |
| Seat Belts | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Service Brakes, Hydraulic | 1 | 2% | 100 | — | — |
| Structure | 1 | 2% | 21,000 | — | — |
| Unknown or Other | 1 | 2% | — | — | — |
| Visibility | 1 | 2% | 114,000 | — | — |
| Visibility/wiper | 1 | 2% | 80,000 | — | — |
One complaint can list several problem areas, so shares can add up to more than 100%.
Complaints by year received
2006 Mercedes Benz E500 recalls (4)
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Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please see the recall report for a complete list of models and model years. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and can detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel can become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed January 10, 2025. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of previous NHTSA recall number 22V-954. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2024120001/2/3.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 C-Class, CLK, E-Class, and CLS vehicles. Please refer to MBUSA's recall report for specific vehicle model details. The glass sunroof panel may not be properly secured and may detach.
Risk: A detached sunroof panel may become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will inspect and replace the sunroof panel as necessary free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 3, 2023. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall expands NHTSA recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's numbers for this recall are 2023010004, 2023010005, and 2023010006.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2006-2007 C350, C230, C280, CLK350, E320CDI, E350 Wagon, E350, 2006 C55 AMG, CLK500, CLS500, CLS55 AMG, E500 Wagon, E500, E55 AMG, 2007 CLK550, CLS550, CLS63 AMG, E550, E63 AMG, and E63 Wagon AMG vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly causing the glass panel to detach from the vehicle.
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. Owner letters were mailed May 7, 2021. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. This recall is an expansion of recall number 19V-918. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2021040012.
Visibility:sun/moon roof assembly
Problem: Mercedes-Benz USA, LLC. (MBUSA) is recalling certain 2001-2011 vehicles. The bonding between the glass panel and the sliding roof frame may deteriorate, possibly resulting in the glass panel detaching from the vehicle. For a full list of the affected models visit: https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/rcl/2019/RMISC-19V918-4126.pdf
Risk: A detached glass panel can separate from the vehicle and become a road hazard, increasing the risk of a crash.
Fix: MBUSA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the glass panel bonding and replace the sliding roof, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began July 10, 2020. Owners may contact MBUSA customer service at 1-800-367-6372. MBUSA's number for this recall is 2020040011.
To see whether a specific car still has an open recall, enter its VIN on NHTSA's official recall lookup. You can also decode a VIN here.
NHTSA defect investigations
- Fuel Leakage From The Fuel Tank (EA13003) — opened Mar 15, 2013, closed Dec 19, 2014.
- Driver Air Bag Circuit High Resistance (PE10017) — opened May 14, 2010, closed Nov 24, 2010.
Recent owner reports
Short excerpts of the latest complaints filed with NHTSA, with personal details removed. Full reports can be searched on NHTSA.gov.
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E500. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact became aware of a fuel leak, and the check engine warning light was illuminated. A diagnostic test revealed an Evaporative Emissions (EVAP) control system leak. The vehicle was not…
My father and mother were driving back home on the evening of 1/29/25 when all of a sudden they heard a loud pop/explosion and their seat belts tightened. They were traveling at a speed of approximately 35 mph on local roads. There was no accident, collision, or warning signs, but the driver's side…
The contact owns a 2006 Mercedes-Benz E 500. The contact stated that while driving at unknown speeds, she noticed arrows were pointing at the sunroof. The contact stated that the failure was due to NHTSA Campaign Number:Â 22V954000 (Visibility). The vehicle was taken to the local dealer but was not…
Undergoing changing of front lights, wires under hood leading to the lights were found to be completely exposed in areas. The protective covering had disintegrated off, causing risk of fire or explosion from bare wires touching.
Very strong fuel odor present inside and outside vehicle after being driven. Smell prominent at left rear wheel well.
Other Mercedes Benz E500 years
| Year | Complaints | Recalls |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 E500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2008 E500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 E500 | 1 | 0 |
| 2006 | 50 | 4 |
| 2005 E500 | 140 | 3 |
| 2004 E500 | 142 | 3 |
| 2003 E500 | 125 | 3 |
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Frequently asked questions
What are the most common problems with the 2006 Mercedes Benz E500?
Owners most often report fuel/propulsion system, fuel system, gasoline, air bags problems. The top one, fuel/propulsion system, accounts for 16 complaints.
Was there a recall on the 2006 Mercedes Benz E500?
Yes, 4 safety recalls. Enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov to check whether the repairs were done on your car.
Was the 2006 Mercedes Benz E500 a good year?
Complaint data can't fully answer that, because counts aren't adjusted for sales. Compared with other E500 model years, the 2006 has fewer complaints than most years. Always get a pre-purchase inspection and check the VIN for open recalls.